Leica M Typ 240 vs Nikon Z7

Its time to look much closer at the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 7 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 & Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 has outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Typ 240 and Nikon Z7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the Z7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and Z7 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and Z7.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z7 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.